About This Item


  • Title[Coney Island boardwalk]
  • Call NumberRUTT_0252
  • Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryAerial view of floor beams of Coney Island boardwalk under construction. Image includes view of Coney Island beach in the background. Inscription on recto: "Bird's eye view of new beach bet. W. 5th & W. 8th Sts."
  • Date1922
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genreaerial viewsgelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteDate inscribed on recto: 9/15/22. Title from inscription on recto; supplied partially by cataloger.
  • CreatorRutter, Edgar E., 1883-1956 [photographer]
  • SubjectBeaches -- New York (State) -- New York ; Boardwalks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Building construction -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm]
  • CollectionEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection
  • Finding AidView the finding aid
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.